Monday, May 1, 2017

May Newsletter

Presidency Message by Marty Rozeski
I had a wonderful mother. I remember some summer mornings she would give me a small cup of sugar and a slice of bread to take out to the corner of our yard, to feed the ants. Yes! the ants! I sat and watched with wonder and satisfaction as these busy creatures carried each tiny morsel into their home. I respected their strength, determination, and care for the colony. I felt and appreciated these small creatures, and also felt I was helping in their survival.

I agree with statements made by Mark J. Nielsen. “It seems to me that by virtue of living on the earth we shoulder two responsibilities. The first is to care for our beautiful home. At the Creation of the world, God placed Adam and Eve as caretakers with dominion over ‘every living thing that moveth upon the earth, and gave them instructions to ‘replenish the earth and subdue it’. (Abr. 4:28) The earth, then, was created for us and given in our care. It is within our power to do with it what we like, but since it is God who entrusted it to us, it is to Him we shall answer for what we choose to do.

A second responsibility man owes, it seems to me, is gratitude. Gratitude is an essential ingredient in accepting any gift from God. ‘And it pleaseth God the he hath given all these things unto man; for unto this end were they made to be used, with judgment, not to excess, neither by extortion. And in nothing doth man offend God, to against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments.’ (D&C 59:20-21)” Ensign Mar. 2004

Now, I am not proposing you go out and feed the ants. This is only one example in which my mother taught me to feel reverence and awe for the gifts of Creation. Each day, since then, the Holy Ghost has confirmed to me God’s power and love. All I have to do is look out my window.

Birthdays
1 Deborah Fiore
2 Claudia Forbes
2 Laura Hernbloom
14 Jamie Schenck
16 Mary Opidee
19 Kayla Cook
20 Stephanie Anderson
21 Margaret Rhoades
23 Amy Johnson
26 Nicole Farris
29 Sharon Rankin
30 Jacquelyn Brady
30 Roxie Warren

Lesson Schedule – (Gordon B Hinkley)
May 7 Presidency message Marty Rozeski
May 14 #9 “The Precious Gift of Testimony”
May 21 Stake Conference
May 28 TFOT

Upcoming Events
May 17 Ward Temple Day
May 20 & 21 Stake Conference
June 8 Relief Society Meeting at 6:30

Other Opportunities
May 4 Ladies Night Out at El Senor Sol
May 16 Lunch Bunch at 11:30 at Dairy Queen
May 18 Book Group 7 pm at Kendra’s “The Hired girl” by Laura Amy Schlitz

Wednesdays 9 am Playgroup
Saturdays 8 am basketball Stake Center
Mon & Wed 9 am Aerobics

Service Opportunity
Collect/Buy new items for Newborns in Need - Collecting now through June 8th. There will be a box in the RS room for donations.

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